prettypixels

Send Message

Block

Add Friend

Question about reading posts... -  When you come back to a thread you have been reading and there are obviously new posts, is there a way to just read the new posts? This is driving me crazy.  This board softwar...

Eating is FUN! -  It's so crazy because with the band, I'd see something that looked delicious!  And want so much to eat it!  And I would try I tiny tiny bite and chew and chew and swallow and... g...

Crystal light alternative... -  Just wanted to post this here for the folks who have a hard time with aspartame, of which I am one!  These 4c drinks use splenda instead and are yummy.  I like fruit punch and the...

So, so COLD.... -  I am suddenly freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezing cold ALL THE TIME.  My hands are like blocks of ice.  I'm perpetually shivering and trying to turn the heat up and drinking hot things.  Wh...

Early wow! - I just ate a soft boiled egg... well, it wound up being medium boiled (oops) so I had it with mayo like egg salad instead.  It took me a while to eat it but I was slow and patient ...

Hives? -  Anyone else break out in hives randomly post-op?  This started at 5 days out, I woke up with welts all over my upper thighs, belly, arms.  It got better yesterday, then tonight I ...

My band picture.... -  Here it is, for anyone interested!  I imagine that the blackish brownish gross looking stuff is scar tissue, but honestly am not sure.  I have not had a chance to talk to Dr. E ab...

A very very important question.... -  I have a question that is of utmost importance, even though it won't matter for me for several months... that question is...  HOW do you guys get your popcorn buttered evenly??...

Lots of drainage -  So the spot where I had my jp drain (they removed it yesterday before I left) is still draining like CRAZY.  I keep soaking through bandages.  Gross, right?  Dr. said as long as i...

The day after tomorrow.... -  Holy crap!  Shit is about to get REAL here!!!!  I cannot believe it!  I don't know whether to laugh or cry or run around screaming like a banshee!  

The week before your surgery.... -  What were you up to?  What things did you need/want to get done?  What things did you compile to have on hand at home?  Any last minute tips? I have been making beef broth to f...

Buff dudes with DS style gas.... -  So I have noticed myself being particularly aromatic since starting protein supplements twice daily... (champion brand).  I googled for some info on it and found this message boar...

During surgery.... -  How important is it that my support person stay *in the hospital* for the duration?  My husband might have our daughter with him and take her to a local park or something.  Is tha...

Post-op diet... - Don't worry, I know to follow my surgeons protocol regarding liquids/mushies/solids.  :) What I am wondering about is when post-op did most of you start adding fats back in?  My un...

I can't believe it, but.... I have a date! - I never in a million years thought I would get insurance approval.  It's gotta be some kinda festivus miracle!  But I did get approved and have a date for October 25th with Dr. Ela...

Last night... -  I had the privilege of joining MajorMom and AnnMarie (darned if I didn't forget your username!) for dinner!  It was a dark and stormy night, so a sparse turnout... but it was kind...

Banded DSers? - Are there any out there?  Today I met with a surgeon who recommended that they unbuckle my band but not remove it, and leave it around my sleeve to provide "gentle restriction."  I...

Recliner lovers... -  How long after your surgery did you stay snuggled in your recliner to sleep?  Were you an open or lap DS?  Did the recliner help? Currently I sleep on an air mattress due to ba...

Doctor's letter of medical necessity - This is the last thing that I need to resubmit to insurance, but I'm not sure exactly what it is that it needs to say. I saw this link, which says the doctor should write: ...

Wow, you look amazing!

Self-pay... -  If you were self-pay with a surgeon not local to you, do you find backup care with a local surgeon, or just your PCP for that?  

Finding good primary care docs... -  How have you guys done it?  Will doctors really do "interviews?"  I have never done that, but heard about it.  I confess I have a bit of a problem being intimidated by medical per...

Do you feel... normal? -  Once you are past the initial post-op period, that is, and have kind of settled in to life with your DS... do you feel normal? I remember when I first heard about the band, it ...

Supportive Primary care -  Hey everyone!  I am looking for a new PCP, specifically one who can be supportive of me as I go through this process.  I am in Gaithersburg and can get to Damascus, Germantown, Fr...

PCP woes -  I hope no one minds my venting about this here, I'm not really looking for a solution (not sure there is one), just venting.  I just moved back to MD a year and a half ago, so ...